I brought my 01 monster 900 to my local bike shop ( not a dealer) and told him to look at the clutch not because of any real issues but just to check it out. Shop called today and said I need new friction plates and springs. Said the teeth were almost worn out and the springs were badly rusted. bikes got 10k on it but I live a couple of blocks from the beach. Question is, could a dry clutch need replacing under these conditions? Also any recommendations? Jeff from monster parts, who by the way is awesome, has Barnett and evr but does anyone have any other recommendations? Thanks.
Ask him for pics, post pics here. [clap]
They might, in his estimation need replaced...the plates. I dunno about the springs tho, they seem less likely to need replacing. But hats a measurement only made with a micrometer, no way pics would suffice.
A bike that's lived in the city might need a clutch after 10K...
I doubt it though.
Clutch wear is very much a factor of the rider, so the answer is yes, it is possible.. Rust is not a reason to replace the springs unless the aesthecics bother you. If they are square and the proper height they are good. If you replace them go with stainless. Post a photo of the plates. The teeth are worn or the tabs? The tech working on your bike may not be familiar with dry clutches. The tabs can get pretty bad before they need replacing.
I'm in the process of replacing my plates too, though mine lasted 26,000 mi.
After doing some searching, I have come to the conclusion that the OEM plates are the best replacement, overall. They cost more, but tend to last the longest. It seems that multiple people have experienced premature wear with the Barnett packs.
In the end, just like the others have said, it's down to the rider and how they rode it....totally possible that they could be shot at 10k. Maybe you can get a thickness from them and check it versus the minimum spec of 2.8 mm for stock friction plates.
As for the teeth, the bigger the gap the louder the clutch. The spec between the teeth and the basket tangs is 0.6 mm.
http://www.desmotimes.com/clutch.pdf (http://www.desmotimes.com/clutch.pdf)
Good luck [Dolph]